"Senior Business Analyst"

• Full-time
• Primary Location (Campus): Brisbane South (Nathan)
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Department ID: Business Analysis Practice - ITG
• Appointment Type: Fixed Term

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. As a Senior Business Analyst, you’ll find we’re about leading research such as reducing sepsis in humans, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to play a key role in shaping and delivering digital initiatives that improve business processes, systems and services across the University.

Job Description

As a Senior Business Analyst, you will act as a trusted advisor between business stakeholders and technology teams, helping translate complex business needs into effective digital solutions. You will lead business analysis activities for large and complex initiatives, guide stakeholders through change, and contribute to improving business analysis practices across the organisation.

This role works closely with senior stakeholders to understand business challenges, identify opportunities for improvement, and support the delivery of innovative, user-focused solutions.

In this role you will:

• Lead business analysis activities for complex projects and strategic initiatives
• Partner with stakeholders to identify business needs and define user and system requirements
• Analyse and redesign business processes to drive efficiency and improved outcomes
• Develop business cases and provide advice on solution options and associated risks
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement across diverse business groups
• Produce business models, process maps and other analysis artefacts to support decision-making
• Monitor emerging technologies and contribute insights to inform digital strategy
• Support the continuous improvement of business analysis methods, tools and capability
• Provide leadership, guidance and mentoring within project teams where required

About you

• Extensive experience in business analysis within complex organisations
• Strong capability in requirements gathering, process analysis and business modelling
• Experience working across large transformation or technology projects using both Agile and plan-driven approaches
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into practical, technology-enabled solutions

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

What we can offer

This is a twelve-month fixed term, full-time position primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffth is a multi-site University, you may need to travel to other campus locations.

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range

The full-time base salary will be HEW level 9 $132,655 - $137,398 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $155,206 - $160,755 per annum.

Additional Information

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.

Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

How to apply

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details.

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

Closing date: Midnight 29 March 2026. All applications must be submitted online.

_Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update._